Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 31 October 2025

Publisher / Data Controller: MEOWOOF LIMITED
13 Adelaide Road, Dublin D02 P950, Ireland
Company Number: 755310

1. Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how Cats.ie uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Legal Centre.

By continuing to use Cats.ie after seeing the consent banner, you agree to the placement of cookies in accordance with your chosen preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, or region) and support security and analytics.

3. How We Use Cookies

Cats.ie uses cookies to:

Make the site work properly (login, navigation, forms).
Remember preferences (e.g., saved filters or location).
Secure user sessions and prevent fraud.
Measure performance through anonymised analytics.
Support advertising campaigns and giveaways when applicable.

All cookies are classified and controlled by Cookiebot, which ensures prior consent before non-essential cookies are activated.

4. Types of Cookies Used

Category	Description	Example	Duration
Strictly Necessary	Essential for login, listings, and payments; cannot be disabled.	Session	—
Functional / Preference	Remember site settings such as filters, county, or theme.	—	6–12 months
Analytics / Performance	Collect anonymous usage data (Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation).	—	Up to 24 months

5. Third-Party Cookies

The following trusted services may set cookies on Cats.ie:

Cookiebot – consent management
Google Analytics 4 – anonymised traffic statistics
Stripe / PayPal – secure payments
RafflePress – giveaway entries and validation
Social media integrations – Facebook, Instagram, TikTok share buttons

All third parties operate under GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements.

6. Consent Management

On your first visit you will see the Cookiebot Consent Banner, allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise preferences by category

You can change or withdraw consent anytime by clicking “Manage Consent” in the site footer.

7. Disabling Cookies Manually

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
However, disabling essential cookies may affect core features such as login or checkout.
Guides for major browsers are available on aboutcookies.org.

8. Data Collected by Cookies

Cookies may store:

Unique session identifiers
Preference settings
Anonymised usage statistics

They do not store payment details or sensitive personal data

9. International Transfers

Analytics and marketing cookies may involve limited data transfer outside the EEA (e.g.,
Google LLC, USA).
Such transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the
European Commission.

10. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect regulatory or technical changes.
The most recent version and effective date will always appear at the top of this page.

Contact

For all data-protection questions, please contact:

Cats.ie Data Protection Officer
Email : privacy@cats.ie
Address: MEOWOOF LIMITED, 13 Adelaide Road, Dublin D02 P950, Ireland